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Financial vs Tax Accounting

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One type of accounting that is well-known is tax accounting. According to Investopedia, tax accounting is “a structure of accounting methods focused on taxes rather than the appearance of public financial statements”. Tax accounting applies to individuals, businesses, and corporations.

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What is Managerial Accounting and How Does it Differ from Financial Accounting?

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When starting a business, all the paperwork and accounting may seem daunting. No matter how large or small your business is, managerial accounting will help you gain profit. This type of accounting aims mainly at forecasting and long-term business decisions and is used to ensure your company’s financial health.

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How to navigate accounting assumptions

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Jump to: What are the main accounting assumptions? Going concern assumption: A closer look How do common accounting assumptions relate to GAAP? Accounting assumptions, along with accounting principles and concepts, provide professionals with the necessary framework for preparing financial statements.

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New Developments in Business Combination Accounting

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The Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) has issued two new accounting standards updates applicable to business combination accounting. It is expected to provide more useful information to investors and other financial statement users. A joint venture provides relevant disclosures.

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Accounting Standards Update 2023-08: FASB’s New Crypto Accounting Guidance

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On December 13, 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) finalized Accounting Standards Update (ASU) 2023-08 “Accounting for and Disclosure of Crypto Assets”. Entities are able to early adopt the ASU for both interim and annual financial statements that have not yet been issued or made available for issuance.

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Accounting Standards Update 2023-09: New Income Tax Disclosure Rules

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On December 14, 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) expanded income tax disclosure requirements for public and private companies. The expanded disclosure requirements are detailed in Accounting Standards Update No. 2023-09 (ASU 2023-09) and increase transparency of a filer’s global taxes.

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Guide to accountant responsibilities

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Jump to: What are the roles and responsibilities for accountants? Accountant vs. CPA vs. tax preparer: What are the differences? GAAP and AICPA What issues should accountants be aware of in the profession? How can accountants be more efficient? Accountant responsibilities extend far beyond number crunching.

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